How Terrorism Shut Down The Statue Of Liberty’s Torch
101 years since a devastating terror attack, the torch in the Statue of Liberty remains closed to the public.
When Widows Were Burnt Alive In India
Under the practice of Sati, widows were burned alive after their husbands died. It was a ritual sacrifice – condoned by society.
Why 37 Percent Of India’s Land Is Turning Into A Desert
Climate change and human activities are degrading and desertifying India’s land, posing a real threat to existence.
Rahul Sankrityayan: The Father of Hindi Travel Writing
The father of Hindi travel writing, saw the world as a humanist and wrote with the understanding of an anthropologist.
The Real Bahubali Was A Jain Prince
The tallest monolithic statue in the world is that of Bahubali, a Jain prince who advocated ahimsa and gained Moksha.
An Overview Of The Geospatial Information Regulation Bill
The Ministry of Home Affairs wants a licensing system for every map made or displayed of the subcontinent.
Automated Chess & The Curious Case Of The Mechanical Turk
Chess automation was based on a true story that tricked Napoleon. Today, Artificial Intelligence beats humans at their game.
Vultures Are On The Verge Of Extinction. How Can We Save Them?
Vultures, a common sight in the Asian landscape a few decades ago, are almost extinct. Can we save the sky scavenger?
Baiza Bai: The Banker-Warrior Queen of Gwalior
Baiza Bai, Gwalior’s queen subjugated her enemies and ruled her kingdom by using an astute skill: Banking and Finance.
How Indian Politics Sidelines Women
It has been 20 years of delay for the Women’s Reservation Bill. What can we do to have more women in Parliament?
Why India Needs A Refugee Policy
“Suffering knows no racial or political boundaries; it is the same for all”. Is a refugee policy the need of the hour?
Feku, Fakery And The Fake News Band Wagon
Fake news has been around since the time of mythologies. The power of rumours has led to revolutions, riots and retweets.
The Evolutionary Arms Race of The Giraffe and Acacia Tree
For millennia, giraffes and acacia trees had an evolutionary arms race against each other, until mankind intervened.
Fanny Parkes: The Welsh Adventurer In Colonial India
In 1834, the wife of an East India Company Writer decided to chart her own adventures through the subcontinent.
Why India Should Help Fight Boko Haram
Boko Haram, the dreaded Islamic terror outfit in West Africa is destabilizing the region. How can India help fight this menace?